Spathulina acroleuca Schiner,

Reise Novara, Dipt., 268, 1868.

Near Agfayan, Mt. Alifan, Yona, Inarajan, Bryan, Swezey, five specimens.

This species is quite variable in the wing markings and has been described under at least four different specific names. It occurs in Egypt, South Africa, and widely throughout the Indo-Australian Region, including Australia where it is common on the east coastal portion. Not known to occur in New Zealand.